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If you are a beader, and haven’t heard of BeadTool, then I have to believe you have been living under a rock or in a cave.BeadTool was created in 2005 by Christopher Litts. He created the software because he recognized there were just not enough options out there for beaders that worked well and were reasonably priced. Yay for beaders!BeadTool has been around for a few years now and is a wonderful (and absolutely affordable) beading software program. BeadTool allows you to create your own patters in various formats including:. Loom & Square Stitch.
Brick Stitch. Peyote (1-9 Drop) Stitches. Tubular Peyote Stitch. Native American Gourd Stitch. Right Angle Weave (1, 2 & 3 bead) StitchesBeadTool has many tools to choose from including drawing your patterns with a pencil tool, fill, lettering, pictures, shapes, flip, rotate, copy, shift and many others.
BeadTool even offers palette options so you can make the pattern from specific palettes such as Miyuki Delica beads, Tohos or Ponies. You can then print out a list so you know what to buy to complete your samples or your projects.BeadTool is currently in Version 4 and you can try it out for free with no time limits on the free trial. However, the full version costs just $49.95, with the upgrade version costing only $14.95! You can order online or via snail mail.
This is such an excellent price! Other beading software costs hundreds of dollars!I can personally say that the support for this software is outstanding as well. A few years ago, I changed computers and forgot my login information and other details to be able to transfer the software to my new PC. Christopher was awesome, reset my login information for me and I was good to go! I have used BeadTool for many years and it just keeps getting better and better.An excellent feature for those of you who sell your patterns like I do is that you can set up custom templates for your pattern printouts.
So you can develop new patterns and the layout of the pattern template will be the same every time, allowing you to remain consistent and meet submission requirements for patterns with different venues.You can find out more about BeadTool by visiting their website at:You can also view Instructional Videos to see how the software works at their page.The software comes with several free patterns that you can modify or just complete as is. There are also many different preset shapes and ‘stamps’ to use in making your patterns. Christopher really has done an excellent job. The interface is user friendly, the software is priced well and the tools are so robust, you really don’t need anything else to get your designing jobs done in a professional manner.Good Job, Christopher and keep up the good work!Sample pic of the free pattern that comes with the software “Lady Bug BookMark” in Peyote: Screen shot of BeadTool 4’s Lady Bug Book Mark in PeyoteAnd here is a screen shot of the palette for this same pattern: BeadTool 4 – Lady Bug Book Mark PaletteCheck out BeadTool and let me know what you think! So sorry to hear that, NiteFlyrWoman! How long ago was that problem? I have always corresponded with Christopher (the developer) via email with no issues.There is a new password retrieval page for the software.
You enter your email and can get your password sent to you. You can find that page at the following location:There is also a support contact page found where you can send Christopher a message located here:Let me know if neither of those work for you. Christopher has always been super helpful and I’d be glad to do what I can so you don’t lose the program! $50 is a lot of money to lose!! Eileen ?.
Many beaders have no interest in using software as an aid in beading — they’d rather just sit down with their beads and start playing. But for those who are inclined, software can be a great help in designing graphed patterns for peyote, loomwork, and the like, and it can be immensely useful when you want to document your stitching paths, as we do in Bead&Button magazine, and as some designers do for tutorials and kits. For the most part, these uses really require two different types of software. This software roundup overviews seven programs that can make these tasks easier. Graphed patternsA graphed pattern is generally defined as a design or image that is worked into an otherwise plain piece of beadwork in a single stitch, like a straight, flat peyote bracelet or a loomwork wall hanging. No thread paths are shown in these graphs because they follow a basic stitch. Traditionally, these graphs have been made with colored pencils on graph paper.
Illustration programsFor diagrams that require a thread path illustration in order to see how to create a design, you may want to try a vector drawing program. These programs are not automated like the graphing programs in that you have to create and place bead shapes, choose generic colors (rather than colors associated with specific beads), and draw and edit thread paths manually. However, because you are basically using an electronic drawing program, you really have unlimited options for what you create. You can use standard geometric shapes or create any form you want, and once you learn how the program works, you have a lot of flexibility in terms of copying, rotating, sizing, moving, layering, etc.Adobe IllustratorWindows and Mac; $19.99/month;In the professional world, Adobe Illustrator is the go-to program of this type, for good reason (in fact, the figures in Bead&Button are created in Illustrator), but it is probably a more powerful tool than you are likely to need. It is also pricey, as Adobe has converted to a monthly fee for use of the program in the Creative Cloud. However, if you are planning on selling tutorials and have an aptitude for technical software, don’t be frightened off. Adobe Illustrator will be able to handle your most complex bead illustration needs.InkScapeWindows, Mac, and Linux; Free;By all accounts, InkScape is very similar to Adobe Illustrator, and therefore may have more functions than you need.
However, it is reported to be easier to learn and since it is free, there may not be any downside to trying this program.EazyDrawMac only; $20–139;For Mac users, EazyDraw is a good basic program for creating relatively simple drawings, like beading diagrams. Our editors here at Bead&Button actually use EazyDraw to create “starter” drawings for our in-house illustrator, who then uses her deep knowledge of Illustrator to refine them and make them professional quality.
In most cases, EazyDraw figures would probably be more than adequate for most people selling tutorials. The program is pretty easy to learn, so if you find InkScape to be more than you need or find it difficult to use, you might consider giving EazyDraw a try. AppsPerl’Art bead design appiPad only; $39.95; Apple App StoreUPDATE, DECEMBER 2018: When we posted this article a year ago, this app was working the way we've described. However, we've heard from users that the company, Perl'Art, is no longer supporting the app. We're leaving this review up just in case something changes and they decide to update the software, but please be sure to do your research before purchasing! kkA recent and exciting introduction, Perl’Art is an app for the iPad only.
It automates many of the functions of a vector drawing program. The app comes pre-loaded with 40 bead shapes, including seed beads, rounds, and bicone crystals.
The beads are easy to select and place on your virtual work area, where you can adjust the color, size and rotation with your finger or stylus. After you get your beads placed for your pattern, add your thread, again with your finger or stylus. The software automatically smooths out the thread line and keeps it relatively centered within the beads. Patterns can be saved within the program or to the cloud, printed to a wireless printer, or they can be emailed or shared on social media.In addition, Perl’Art also includes the ability to create graphed patterns, though it is clunkier than the graphing programs listed above. The scant instructions leave something to be desired (though if you know your way around an iPad, you should be able to figure things out), as does the fact that if you want to include beads or findings other than the 40 that come with the program, you need to see if they are part of one of the nine supplemental bead packs they offer as either free or low-cost ($1.99–$3.99 per pack) add-ons. If they aren’t, you’re out of luck (at least until they release the next add-on), and will have to make do with existing shapes.
Having said that, this app is a good first step in automating the design/drawing process for beaders. Many more programs exist — some are online-only programs, others are downloads. I’ve included only the ones I believe to be most appropriate and widely used. Bead Creator can be installed on a Mac, but it requires an additional utility called Boot Camp that will segment your hard drive so you can install a legal copy of Windows.